Step-By-Step Instructions for a Great Shoot!

So, you’ve Booked Your Shoot and it’s Shoot Day. Now What?

To familiarize yourself with the following information, click on the each “Section Heading” below to access helpful tips and information.

Great Preparation = Great Photos!

Creating a Calm, Relaxed ‘Vibe’

Our Golden Rule: A Calm Pet is a Happy Pet. And Happy Pets Take Great Photos!

Our Studio offers a calm, cool and safe atmosphere.

Some pets may be mildly overwhelmed or just curious their first time in the Studio. Your dog keys off of your energy – so we ask that you arrive on time, relax and talk with your pet to let them know they are in for a fun event.

Tips to Create a Calm, Relaxed ‘Vibe’:

DO NOT get your pet groomed on the same day as the shoot – that’s too much stress for one day!

Consider taking your pet for a short walk in the morning.

Feed your pet normally and let them “do their business” before arriving at the studio.

At your Shoot Time we will be expecting you. Please come on into the Studio.

Here’s how we acclimate your pet, and prepare for the Shoot:

Let your pet sniff around and familiarize themselves so they feel safe, comfortable and happy. (Yes, they are allowed on the sofa – we are pet friendly!)

Though our specialty is pet photography, a number of customers request to pose with their pets too. Please let us know if you’d like to be in some of the shots.

We’ll provide an overview of the Shoot, choose the sets & props, and ask if you have any special requests.

Please note, there may be other pets in the seating area so let’s be cautious and courteous, and make sure all pets are properly controlled.

Remember: Sometimes pets have an “off” day, just like people. We ask for your patience and understanding if/when unforeseen issues arise.

Entering the Studio and the Shoot Begins

It’s very important to stay relaxed and have fun!

At Shoot Time, we’ll all move into the studio together – you, your pet and the photographer.

The photographer will guide you and your pet through the Shoot. They will explain where to stand, give basic directions and take care of all the scene changes.

In most cases, we will need your help in positioning, moving, dressing and prompting your pet. We use whistles, barks, squeeze toys, and your voice to get your pet’s attention and then we’ll click away!

Most 30 minute shoots allow for 3-5 scene changes.

In come cases, pets become very distracted when their humans are in the Studio. This is very normal, and we usually work through it. The photographer may ask you to wait in the seating area.

Again, this is very normal and we find that pets working one-on-one with gentle “strangers” helps them calm down, focus, and take some great photos.

The Shoot is quite fun with lots of laughing and special moments. You’ll quickly be able to tell when we “Got It!”

Selecting Images and Ordering Photos

There are many images to view…Here’s how the 30-minute process goes.

You and your pet return to the seating area. Be ready to smile, laugh and see your best friend on screen!